To explain the basic principles of magnetic particle inspection methods

To carry out magnetic particle inspection

To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports

To meet syllabus requirements for PCN Level 2

Certification / Awarding Body

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum requried duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is : Level 2 - 40 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is : Level 2 - 4 Months

To measure the thickness of steel plates and determine levels of attenuation

To locate and evaluate laminations

To select the correct type of probe to examine welded butt joints in steel plate/pipes

To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints

To interpret code requirements

To meet the syllabus requirements for PCN Level 2.

Certification / Awarding Body

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is: : Level 2 - 120 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is : Level 2 - 12 Months

To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints

To interpret code requirements

To meet the syllabus requirements for PCN Level 2

Certification / Awarding Body

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is: : Level 2 - 120 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is : Level 2 - 12 Months

To carry out penetrant inspection using solvent-removable, water-washable and post-emulsifiable/removal processes

To write clear and concise inspection instructions and test reports

To meet syllabus requirements for PCN Level 2

Certification / Awarding Body

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is: : Level 2 - 40 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is : Level 2 - 4 Months

To report on the location and size of defects in typical welded butt joints

To interpret code requirements

To meet the syllabus requirements for PCN Level 2

Certification / Awarding Body

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is: : Level 2 - 120 hours
The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is : Level 2 - 12 Months

BASIC RADIATION SAFETY

Course Content

Source and nature of ionising radiation; relevant basic physics; behaviour of radioactive isotopes; absorption processes; units of activity and dose; radiation damage to the human body; somatic and hereditary damage; stochastic and deterministic effects; early and late effects; principles of radiation protection; methods of radiation protection (time, distance, shielding); dose limits; safe distance and other protection calculations; gamma containers and tests on them; packaging, labelling and transport; instrumentation and monitoring; emergency procedures and equipment; Radiation Protection Supervisor will also include the requirements for Radiation Protection Supervisors; knowledge and understanding of the requirements to assess doses; carry out hazard assessments; implement contingency plans and emergency procedures; arrangements for the provision of dosemeters and the keeping of dose records.

Certification / Awarding Body

Course Duration :

The minimum required duration of training, which includes both theoretical and practical elements, is:

Level 1 - 16 hours

Course Objectives:

To list basic hazards and harmful effects relating to exposure to radiation

To calculate/evaluate safe distances and check dose levels

To explain effective uses of shielding and distance

To devise and execute contingency arrangements

To learn emergency procedures

To meet syllabus requirements for PCN

Entry Requirements (For Examination)

The minimum duration for experience prior to or following success in the qualification examination is: